Bird People

Bird People

Alternate name

Abilities

Flight

Type

Beast

Origins

Greek

Appearances

Most Games

Bird People are several types of demons and creatures in Castlevania that have a part-bird and part-human form.

The Harpy first appeared in Haunted Castle and became a frequent enemy. Castlevania II: Simon's Quest features a Bird Man which would fly in the air, then come down and walk on the land for a while. Later versions of this monster would also shoot fireballs. Castlevania: Symphony of the Night introduced the crow demon Malphas boss (also called Karasuman and Feather Demon), which later became a regular enemy. The Siren, mythical human/bird beauties whose singing could drive men to crash their ships into dangerous rocks, became a palette swap for the Harpy in some games.

As lethal as a bird of prey and as elegant as a woman, the harpies have become an organized tribe of warriors that nest beneath the fortress. In the firm belief that the flesh of their prey will give them vigour and eternal life, they have become fanatical killers, organizing expeditions inside the castle to hunt.

Only the best harpy warriors live long enough to proclaim themselves leaders of the flock. The changes to their physical form include color changes to their wings and an ear piercing shriek that can root their prey to the spot.